Dec 17, 2020 / Climate Change
DON’T LET THE HATERS MISLEAD YOU: INCREASING THE PRICE ON CARBON POLLUTION IS GOOD FOR OUR FUTURE
The federal government recently announced a plan to raise the price on carbon to help meet their climate change commitments. Hot on the heels…Read More
Dec 03, 2020 / Climate Change
Can Ontario’s climate change plan be salvaged?
On November 27, 2020, Minister Yurek outlined his government’s progress on its Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan, and claimed to be lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Our…Read More
Nov 20, 2020 / Climate Change / Livable Communities
Ontario's Auditor General issues a scathing report on the province's environmental actions
Ontario’s Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk tabled a scathing annual report on environmental issues this week, blasting the Province once again for failing to do…Read More
Oct 07, 2020 / Climate Change
Can cycling pave the way for a greener, more equitable recovery?
This has been a big year for cycling and the infrastructure that supports it. COVID-19 drastically increased demand for bikes and tune-ups, leaving many…Read More
Sep 15, 2020 / Climate Change / Livable Communities
Why building more highways won't make your commute any better
Think back to the last time you were stuck in traffic on a highway. Did you imagine how much faster you could go with…Read More
Aug 11, 2020 / Livable Communities
6 reasons not to fast track the construction of Ontario’s new mega-highway
The Ontario government recently announced new measures to fast-track the environmental assessment for Highway 413, a proposed 400-series highway, also known as the GTA…Read More
Jul 13, 2020 / Climate Change / Livable Communities
Ontario's recovery plan may help developers but it won't help you
Premier Ford’s COVID-19 recovery plan is a big developer’s dream. Passing off a transparent repackaging of developers’ wish list as much-needed help in a…Read More
Jun 22, 2020 / Climate Change
Ontario’s Environment Plan is Failing – Again
The Made-In-Ontario Environment Plan is failing, again. This time it’s because the province is failing to reduce how much natural gas it burns. This…Read More
Jun 03, 2020 / Climate Change
How cleaner vehicles can bring big public health benefits and fight climate change
Public health studies show that people who live near roads and highways are exposed to a harmful amount of air pollution from cars, buses…Read More
Apr 21, 2020 / Climate Change
Why are Ontario’s Greenhouse Gas emissions going up instead of down?
We know that in order to fight climate change, Canada, and the world, needs to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Every spring, the federal…Read More